Antifa Assaults Journalists, Violence Erupts Seattle, Los Angeles Protests

Recent protests across multiple cities, including Los Angeles and Seattle, have escalated into violent clashes involving demonstrators, law enforcement, and journalists. In Seattle, Antifa and anti-ICE activists surrounded an ICE facility in Tukwila, leading to barricades, assaults on federal vehicles, and deployment of tear gas by police; journalist Cam Higby was attacked by rioters amid the unrest. Independent journalists Brandi Kruse and Cam Higby reported assaults by Antifa at these protests, criticizing local media for underreporting or misrepresenting the violence and radical involvement. In Los Angeles, CNN reporter Jason Carroll was detained live on air by police while covering anti-Trump protests, and ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman was confronted and shoved by LAPD officers during a live broadcast amid heightened tensions. Additionally, Fox 11 reporter Stu Mundel unexpectedly shared personal struggles during his live coverage of Los Angeles protests, drawing attention for his candid remarks. These incidents highlight the fraught environment for journalists covering the ongoing nationwide demonstrations and the complex dynamics between protesters, law enforcement, and media.